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We will hike the park at night with only the moon and lantern light to guide us. Meet at the McKinnis House where we will talk about the history of […]

We will look at pictures and mounts of ducks, talk about the species of ducks found in Ohio, and use acrylic paints to paint our rubber duckies. Ducks can look […]

Venus and Mars, two rocky planets, make up Earth’s astronomical neighbors. We will take a closer look at each planet in our portable planetarium. Afterward, if the sky is clear, […]

Join us as we hike through Riverbend Recreation Area and observe the park in winter. Although animals have left or hibernated for the winter, there are still animals that will […]

Enjoy a cold Saturday afternoon in the park by joining us inside the Discovery Center for a Winnie the Pooh movie and popcorn. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1:30 PM […]

During winter’s cold and snowy weather, there are still birds to be found in our area. Most of these birds will visit the bird feeders located outside the Discovery Center. […]

Late winter is the best time to search for owls in Ohio. On this night hike, we will search for owls that call the park home. We will talk about […]

Little Bunny is extremely excited to make his first snowman, but it is harder to build than he thinks. A story will be read and then children can make a […]

Many animals need to go through a change to get ready for winter. Due to the low temperatures and decrease in food supplies, animals will go through a variety of […]

Winter is a great time to hike, look for animal tracks and other signs, and identify which animals are awake during the winter months. We will look for tracks made […]

We will talk about magnets, what they are, how they work, and what they are used for in everyday life. Afterward, we will do some hands-on activities. Participants will have […]

Children can work on sensory development by touching the furs of Ohio mammals. Each animal’s fur feels a little different. Some are soft and fluffy while others are short and […]